❓ Hon Barry House questions the Minister for Health regarding the depiction of a smoker in the 'Eye Twister' comic in The West Australian newspaper and whether it breaches tobacco advertising laws aimed at minors. The Minister confirms awareness and states the Department of Health does not consider it a breach.
AnsweredQoN 321Legislative Council
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(1) Is the Minister aware of the frequent depiction of a person with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth in the ‘Eye Twister’ segment of the Comic section of
The
West Australian
newspaper, eg. for October 20 and October 27 2001?
(2) As this section is aimed primarily at minors, does ‘Eye Twister’ contravene any laws or regulations restricting advertising of tobacco products?
The
West Australian
newspaper, eg. for October 20 and October 27 2001?
(2) As this section is aimed primarily at minors, does ‘Eye Twister’ contravene any laws or regulations restricting advertising of tobacco products?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
28 November 2001
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
15 days
1.
Yes
2.
I have sought advice from the Department of Health regarding this matter and am informed that the Department of Health does not consider the material described above to breach the Tobacco Control Act 1990 or associated regulations.
Yes
2.
I have sought advice from the Department of Health regarding this matter and am informed that the Department of Health does not consider the material described above to breach the Tobacco Control Act 1990 or associated regulations.
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